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Pharmacy Technician

BECOME A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IN ONE SEMESTER!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Complete our nationally recognized program in only one semester! The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a pharmacy technician in a variety of healthcare settings. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and to meet industry standards. Students will gain proficiency in medication preparation, pharmacy law, ethics, drug classifications, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy operations.

The program is nationally recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB.) Students who successfully complete the program earn a Certificate of Completion from the college. Courses are noncredit (zero units) and tuition-free.

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This Fall 2025, students can choose to enroll in either the daytime or evening cohort. Students should register for all seven courses in their desired cohort.

 

FALL 2025 SCHEDULE 

 

COHORT #1: DAYTIME 

CRN

​Course ID

​Course Name

​Dates

​Days

​Time

​Location

 

PHMT A030N

Pharmacy Technician Foundations

 

 

 

 

 

PHMT A040N

Pharmacology and Medication Management

 

PHMT A050N

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

 

PHMT A060N

Pharmacy Calculations

 

PHMT A070N

Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems

 

PHMT A080N

Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

PHMT A090N PTCE Preparation

 

COHORT #2: EVENING + SATURDAY 

CRN Course ID Course Name Dates Days Time Location
PHMT A030N Pharmacy Technician Foundations
PHMT A040N Pharmacology and Medication Management
PHMT A050N Pharmacy Law and Ethics
PHMT A060N Pharmacy Calculations
PHMT A070N Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems
PHMT A080N Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
PHMT A090N PTCE Preparation

 

The Fall 2025 schedule will be available in mid-June. Please check back for updates. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Visit the online Course Catalog for course descriptions. 

CONTACT US

Adult Education Office

Phone: (714) 432-6897

Email: adulteducation@occ.cccd.edu

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